Inside Porsche’s popular EV with a range of 380 miles & multiple wheel options – that gets to 62mph in 5.1 seconds

PORSCHE'S newest all-electric model, capable of reaching 62mph in 5.1 seconds, is already a major hit among car lovers.

The highly-anticipated Macan EV offers various wheel options and sizes and has an impressive range of 380 miles.

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The new Macan EV, the first generation of which was launched 10 years ago and has racked up more than 800,000 sales, will initially be available to customers in two forms: the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo.

Priced from £69,800 in the UK, the base Macan 4 model is available to order now with delivery expected in the second half of the year.

New pictures show a sleek-looking car that is 58mm longer than the current model, with an extra 86mm in the wheelbase.

The wheel options and sizes available vary between 19 and 22 inches.

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It is said the Macan 4 model will produce up to 402bhp on overboost and 650Nm of torque, allowing it to reach 62mph in 5.1 seconds.

And the top-spec Porsche Macan Turbo, with more powerful motors, will produce a total of 630bhp and 1,000Nm of torque.

The Macan Turbo will be able to reach 62mph in just 3.3 seconds, tying for first place with the Cayenne Turbo GT in a competition for the Porsche SUV that picks up speed the quickest.

Its range is 366 miles and its top speed rated at 161mph - compared with the Macan 4 which is rated at 136mph.

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The SUV features new technology including an optional rear-wheel steering system that reduces the turning circle to 11.1m.

Its HV battery, used by Porsche for the first time, can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent within about 21 minutes.

With typical Porsche design elements, like a full-width light bar and fastback silhouette, as well as new features, like a split headlight, the Macan EV has a timeless yet progressive look.

Inside the vehicle, drivers will find a 12.9-inch curved display and a 10.9-inch touchscreen interface, similar to that in other Porsche models, while air conditioning and volume controls can be found on the floating centre console with wireless phone charging beneath.

Ambient interior lighting and colour and trim options can be tailored to buyers' preferences.

The EV car will also sport standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, through which car functions such as interior lighting can be altered.

Test drivers at said the base Macan 4 drives well but doesn't have the performance to deal with the car's 2,200kg weight, while the Turbo is "more Porsche-like" in its performance.

But both are "more dynamically capable" than they need to be and offer drivers "everything they're likely to be looking for and more".

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